[Using one Publisher File as Template for Many]

I was wanting to start using Publisher for documentation at work and would like to keep all of the generated documents looking the same even though 5-6 people will be creating them.  What would everybody suggest be the best way to accomplish that?  I realize there aren't tutorials yet.  I created a few layouts as drag-drop assets, which will help some, but it'd still be nice to be able to have 3-4 different Master Pages that just acted like Templates that you could drag into place, then just edit the pictures or text that are on them. 

Does that make sense?  Or does anybody have any good ideas on how to create something like this so that I could generate assembly/testing/shipping documents that all have the same formatting?  I'd greatly appreciate any input

[Templates & Asset Packs]

Hey there.  Sorry to piggy back off of this post 6 months later.... but....

Are there plans or is there a way now to make your own template?  So if I had plans of using this to create documentation at work and trying to get other people to do the same, could I make a "Product Assembly Document" Template with just filler images/text there?  I was working on building an asset pack and grouping together different items to be able to be used easily, but wasn't sure if there was a better way.  Currently I have a just a few different layouts like 3 picture/text boxes in a column, two half page images, or something along those lines that they can drag out.  If there was something like a Master Page but.. a... Master Template, that you apply to sub pages that auto-lays out what you wanted.  That'd be fantastic

[files AFdesigner windows 10 not compatible with MAC (high Sierra)]

8 minutes ago, αℓƒяє∂ said:

Welcome to the Serif Affinity Forums, @Jantje bee.

Are you sure about that? Any version 1.6 Affinity app should be able to open files saved from the same version, or an earlier one, of either Affinity Designer or Affinity Photo.

Could it have anything to do with Windows being at 1.6.5 and Mac still being 1.6.3?  Maybe there was an inadvertent change?  I just created a random file though in Win 10 on 1.6.5 and opened it in 1.6.1 on my Mac without issue though.  

[Sync Font/Typefaces for Designer]

1 hour ago, Jens Krebs said:

There is a font menu in the settings and you can import fonts from all the same cloud drives you can use for opening files too ... not really a ,sync' but a solid font installation feature.

My hero! I hadn't noticed that.  That was incredibly helpful.  Thank you very much!

[Sync Font/Typefaces for Designer]

Hello there.  I'm not sure if this is a bug or a feature request?  Just downloaded the Designer app for my iPad Pro.  Super excited to play with it more, but the very first project that I opened from the cloud I had a font that I'd used on my Mac that isn't on the iPad.  So when I opened the file, it defaulted to a supported typeface and every bit of the spacing is completely thrown off.  Is there an easy way to fix this or to sync the font used in the desktop version?  

[Workbooks built into the Software]

6 hours ago, dominik said:

Exactly, something like this would be fantastic I think!  SolidWorks is a 3D CAD software that has something similar as well.  I should have referenced a real world example like you did too.  Thanks!

 

 

Ableton Live, which is a music production software, has built in tutorials in something that is similar to Affinty's palettes. See screenshot.

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[Workbooks built into the Software]

I know that being able to get digital copies of the Photo and Designer Workbooks is all the rage right now.  Mostly as in rage at not being able to do it.  However, I understand Serif's worry about the book being pirated and spread illegally after they put the time and effort in to it.  That being said, they have also put a lot of time and effort into the software as well.  So what if, along with brush packs and filters, we were able to purchase a license for the a digital copy of the workbooks but not in the traditional manner of thinking.  What if it were built into the software so that it wasn't an easily pirateable format?  Have a new window that is called "Tutorials" or "Workbooks" or something like that and that window houses each of the projects and instructions that are included in the workbook.  We could also build community tutorials as well that could be added into the same window.  Maybe have a "fleshing out" period for the community submitted ones, where others in the community or even Serif staff could be Beta testers for the tutorial, and if the merit is seen in the tutorial and it's not just a steaming pile.... then it gets added in as well.  Then not only would those demanding digital versions of the workbook be happy, but then even more information could be had by all and it would make it that much easier for the program to spread to new users.  Not to mention, if the book was built in to the software like that, then it could get incremental updates with the software as new features or functions become available

 

What are your thoughts?

[Affinity Photo Workbook]

On 2/15/2018 at 11:30 AM, Iam1of2 said:

Not only the comments you make are so relevant, but think how easy it would be to update the written word to match updates in the software so that all readers would be able to keep up with changes.  I don't know why Serif elected to go hard copy only, but the demand for digital publishing and the reasons for it, seem to be growing.  I would at least think that Serif would share their logic instead of allowing discontent to flourish.  Serif has been an excellent software supplier for decades and has a strong audience, and is a company that folks want to support.  I really don't understand why this can't be addressed.

 

I'm incredibly torn on this subject and I can see it from both points of view.  I can see why they would be worried about losing out on sales due to people sharing the book digitally without buying multiple copies.  Be that piracy or 'helping a friend out' or whatever the case may be.  However, I think they are missing out on potentially more sales due to the fact that it isn't available digitally.  I did buy a copy of the Designer Workbook, and it is very nice and I'm happy to support the company as much as I am able.  However... lugging that around is a bit of a pain in the arse along with my Macbook.  I do think, however, that there is a happy medium for everybody.  They already have their video tutorials as well as the ability to download samples of other peoples public artwork.  I think that could be revamped/updated in such a way as to have the workbook built into an easily update-able tutorial.  If it were built in, even at an extra cost, then it could be updated incrementally along with the software.  Then you don't have it being available to the masses and easily copy-able.  Build it into its own panel, allow that panel to be popped off to the side and go through the workbook alongside your art instead of having to balance a book while hoping it stays open to the proper page.  

 

OR just have a one-time use license in the copies of the hardbound books that enable that feature.  Then we still get the nice keyboard shortcut pages as well as a digital format that's more portable.  So maybe we can come together as a community and make something like that happen.  Build the support for the program up and help it grow while making life easier on us as well.  Just my own thoughts on it.

[Spot the difference in the Designer Workbook]

Hey there, not sure if this is the place, but going through the workbook and I noticed this. I did search the forums and didn't see it pointed out anywhere else soooo figured I'd share in case you wanted it fixed in future printings...

 

 

In section five we create the Fisherman. On the introductory page as well as the full spread on 300 his fresh catch is missing its legs. But on page 299 it shows the fisherman's catch as clearly having legs.  and we create them in the lesson. Not sure if an unfinished was deliberately used, or just an oopsy.